Mentoring for Chemical Engineers

Overview

Mentoring is a vital activity in chemical engineering, whereby more experienced engineers encourage the professional development of those with less experience. When done well, mentoring has immense benefits for the individuals and their organisations. Unfortunately, when done poorly, mentoring can do damage.

This course will help you to become a better mentor, encouraging others to manage their learning and empowering them by asking and listening, rather than instructing and advising. It has been developed with the specific needs of the chemical engineer in mind.

You will learn how to apply mentoring concepts, approaches and tools with an emphasis on developing your skills as a mentor.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will understand:

• the differences between mentoring, managing and coaching
• what makes a good mentor
• why somebody needs a mentor
• the pairing of mentors and mentees
• the responsibilities of mentors and mentees
• how to know if the relationship is working
• the beginning and the end of the mentoring relationship.

Who is it for?

Chemical and process engineers looking to develop their skills as a mentor to others. Delegates will likely be new to mentoring or be looking to further develop their skills as a mentor.

Who will benefit

• Downloads of all modules
• Most modules have a FAQ section at the end 
• Digital copies of slides and supporting materials (PDF) 
• E-certificate of attendance, including hours allocation for CPD purposes (on request)

Course outline

Module 1:

• The benefits of mentoring
• Mentoring and coaching
• The key components of a mentoring relationship
• The working agreement
• FAQs

Module 2: 

• The core skills (empathy, respect, genuineness)
• Listening
• Body language
• FAQs

Module 3:

• Introduction to the skilled helper model
• The present picture
• The preferred picture
• The way forward
• FAQs

Module 4:

• Mentoring tools
• Beginning the mentoring relationship
• Ending the mentoring relationship
• Potential problems and possible solutions
• FAQs

The modules are effective as stand-alone training sessions or as part of a modular programme.

Multiple-user fee

If you have several people you want to train, take a look at our multiple user option – allowing you to purchase the course for up to 10 individual users at a significantly reduced price of £1,055 + VAT.

Train your team   

This course can be delivered to corporate teams, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements, and this could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Request a quotation